Man suffering from acromegaly,a condition which results in an increase in the size of the hands,feet & face due to an excessive production of the growth hormone somatotrophin. The overproduction of the hormone is caused by a tumour of the anterior pituitary gland. The tumour can be treated with X-rays or surgically removed | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / John Radcliffe Hospital |
Bildgröße: | 3222 px × 5006 px |
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